Leadership That Keeps Jobs Moving
Mandla Sibusiso Mkhize leads PME CNC Machining from Pinetown with a practical focus on what clients actually need from a CNC job shop. Since 2008, he has kept the business centred on small batch work, clear communication and careful handling of parts that need to fit first time or as close as machining allows. He works closely with the team on quoting, job flow and making sure each order is treated as a proper manufacturing task not just another ticket.
His approach suits the realities of South African production, where a client in Durban may need a replacement part quickly, while a workshop in Johannesburg might need repeat support on a drawing that has changed twice already. That means decisions are made with use, lead time and machining method in mind, not just the drawing on paper.
Planning That Starts Before The Machine Runs
Anele Nondumiso Dlamini manages production coordination and keeps each order moving from enquiry through to completion. She checks what is needed, when material is due and how the job should be sequenced so milling and turning work can progress without avoidable stops. On busy weeks, that kind of planning matters just as much as the cutting itself, especially when clients need parts in stages or require sample part remake work after a design change.
She also helps with prototype planning and batch planning, making sure the work matches the quantity required. If a drawing needs clarification or a part should be adjusted for easier machining, Anele helps bring the right people into the conversation early.
Programming And Machining Know-How
Johan Petrus van Wyk leads CNC programming and helps turn technical drawings into workable machining steps. He considers tool paths, surface finish requirements, material behaviour and how a part can be held safely for machining. In a small batch environment, that judgment can save time and reduce rework, especially when a component has multiple features or needs a careful tolerance approach.
Siyabonga Patrick Zulu supervises machining on the floor and keeps the practical side of the work steady. He understands the pace of milling and turning jobs, how to manage part handling and how to keep the work moving during the ordinary disruptions that South African workshops know well, including load-shedding and hot coastal conditions in KwaZulu-Natal.
Quality Checks With A Proper Paper Trail
Naledi Refilwe Molefe manages quality administration and inspection reporting. Her work helps clients know what has been checked, what dimensions were reviewed and where any drawing questions were resolved during production. She supports assembly fit checks and sample part remake requests, which is useful when a part has to work with other components and there is no room for guesswork at assembly.
She also assists with drawing updates where needed, so the information on file reflects what was actually agreed during the job. For clients in Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay or Umhlanga, that kind of record keeping helps future repeat orders go more smoothly.
Client Support That Handles Real-World Questions
Kyle Brendan Naidoo is the first point of contact for many clients and keeps the enquiry process straightforward. He helps guide requests through the contact page enquiry form, gathers the right job details and makes sure the team has what it needs to assess the work properly. For many customers, this is where the service starts, and it sets the tone for the rest of the job.
He is also involved in repeat order support and delivery coordination, which matters when a client in Pinetown needs more parts after a line change or when a Durban workshop wants to keep stock moving without unnecessary delays. Good client support here means practical answers, not padded language.
Why The Team Matters On Every Small Batch Job
Small batch CNC work depends on people who can read drawings, ask the right questions and understand how a part will be used. At PME CNC Machining, the team works together across drawing review, material selection, prototype planning, tolerance guidance and delivery coordination so each job is handled as a complete process. That teamwork is what helps the business support clients across Durban, Pinetown, Westmead, New Germany, Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay, Johannesburg and Umhlanga.
The result is a shop floor that stays focused on the job at hand. Whether the material is steel, aluminium, stainless steel or another commonly machined material, the team approaches each component with the same practical aim: make it accurately, check it properly and get it where it needs to go.